These are books that I have on my bookshelf or desk that never get too far away because they’re so useful. I’ve read each of these books at least once, most of them three or four times.
Worship
- The Art of Worship: A Musicians Guide to Leading Worship
- The Complete Worship Leader
- The Complete Worship Service
- The Praise and Worship Team Instant Tune-up
Church Leadership
- First Impressions
- Simply Strategic Growth
- Simply Strategic Stuff
- Simply Strategic Volunteers
- The 7 Practices of Effective Ministry
- The Big Idea
Marketing
Church & Culture
Music
There are a number of other good books out there that will get added to the list just as soon as I get around to picking up a copy and reading them!
Matthew Starner is the Director of Worship & Arts at Journey of Faith in Grand Rapids, Michigan. As a young church committed to reaching the unchurched and dechurched in the community, creativity and innovation are a must. He is committed to helping other churches realize their potential and become powerful forces for God's Kingdom. 